Best 3 Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipes

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to cook a delicious and healthy meal? Look no further than air fryer lemon chicken breasts! This simple dish is packed with flavor and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The combination of juicy chicken, bright lemon, and crispy coating will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love. So grab your air fryer and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY AIR-FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

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Easy air fryer chicken recipe for one that can easily be scaled up for more people.

Provided by Anonymous

Time 28m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
Brush both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on one side. Set chicken breast, seasoned side down, into the air fryer basket and sprinkle the other side with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Air-fry for 9 minutes, flip, and cook until chicken breast is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 9 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Transfer chicken breast onto a plate and loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 418.2 mg

AIR-FRYER LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS

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These air-fryer lemon chicken thighs remind me of Sunday dinner. The lemon and herb butter really makes the chicken flavorful and juicy! If you don't have an air fryer, the chicken can be baked in the oven at 400° for about 45 minutes. -Alyssa Lang, North Scituate, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest and lemon juice. Spread 1 teaspoon butter mixture under the skin of each chicken thigh. Spread remaining butter over the skin of each thigh. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Place chicken, skin side up, on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 20 minutes, turning once. Turn chicken again (skin side up) and cook until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, about 5 minutes.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

AIR-FRYER LEMON FETA CHICKEN

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This bright, Greek-inspired chicken has only five ingredients-it's a busy-day lifesaver! And popping it into the air fryer makes it even easier. -Ann Cain, Morrill, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 ounces each)
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish that fits into the air fryer. Pour lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese, oregano and pepper., Cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This will make the cooking process quicker and easier.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will help them cook evenly.
Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to infuse the chicken with flavor. The recipe in the article uses a simple marinade made with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, but you can use any marinade you like.
Cook the chicken breasts in a single layer: This will help them to cook evenly.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer: If you overcrowd the air fryer, the chicken breasts will not cook evenly.
Cook the chicken breasts until they are cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken breasts should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the chicken breasts rest before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender.

Conclusion:

Air fryer lemon chicken breasts are a healthy and delicious meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes. The chicken breasts are tender and juicy, and the lemon marinade gives them a bright and flavorful taste. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.